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Here, we review, talk and enthuse about new whisky, rum, tequila and gin and keep you posted on what’s new in the drinks industry.
Cocktail of the Week: The TipperaryCocktail of the Week: the Tipperary

With St. Patrick’s Day on the 17 March, we’re mixing up a classic Irish whiskey-based cocktail which might have you singing a famous song. It’s the Tipperary! One of the…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Bathtub Gin flavoursMaking Martini-March with Bathtub Gin flavours

Ben Ellefsen is making a call to arms this week to make Martini-March (AKA Marchtini) happen and he’s got bags of Bathtub Gin recipes to help.  What do you mean…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
New Arrival of the Week: Glenrothes 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 10234) (Adelphi)New Arrival of the Week: Glenrothes 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 10234) (Adelphi)

The unadulterated, in-demand, and always reliable whisky of Adelphi is on our radar today thanks to the arrival of this single-cask bottling of Glenrothes. Today we’re using our New Arrival…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A bottle of Perpetuity whisky on a table next to a lampWhat we loved this week: Tobermory, Kingsbarns, and the Lakes

It’s been another bumper week in the world of booze and we’ve tried some exciting releases from Tobermory, visited Jensen’s Gin in Bermondsey, and tasted an infinity bottle whisky.  Sound…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Amrut TriparvaWhisky of the Week: Amrut Triparva

Out of a whole host of brilliant whiskies, you voted for Amrut Triparva as our Whisky of the Week. As Jess found out when she had a taste, this is…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
A bottle of Arran 10 Year OldCracking cult whiskies

The whisky we have here might not be on everybody’s radar, but those who like them, love them. With good reason. Here are some of our favourite cult whiskies. A…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Glen-Scotia-whiskyThe five regions of Scotch whisky explained: Campbeltown

Campbeltown is our focus today as we conclude our deep dive into the regions of Scotch whisky, with a trip to Glen Scotia on the cards! Anyone who knows their Scotch…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Long Island Iced TeaCocktail of the Week: the Long Island Iced Tea

Today we’re knocking up the cocktail that contains everything but the kitchen sink. Prepare to raid your drinks cabinet because it’s Long Island Iced Tea time. Long Island Ice Teas…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Hendrick's Flora Adora favourite gins of 2023Hendrick’s Flora Adora: a curiously floral gin

The newest addition to the Hendrick’s family has landed. Let us introduce you to Hendrick’s Flora Adora, a limited release gin made using floral botanicals that are particularly attractive to…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Ailsa BayThe five regions of Scotch whisky explained: The Lowlands

Breathe it in, we’re in the lovely Lowlands to find out about Scotch whisky’s hidden gem of a whisky region and to tell you how to win a trip there…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Wormtub 12 Year Old Single CaskWormtub 12 Year Old. Single cask. First-fill oloroso. Natural strength. Winning.

Here’s a little update on the Wormtub range, which has taken things up to 11. By which we mean 12. Because it’s Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask. You know what?…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
February’s MoM indie bottling releasesFebruary’s MoM indie bottling releases

We’re back with our monthly supply of independent bottlings including an old Springbank (!) and whisky from Canada, Wales, and Ireland. Yep. That was a month. Ridiculous. Next thing you…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Redbreast whiskeyWhisky of the Week: Redbreast 21 Year Old

You voted for an absolute corker this week, which meant Jess got to taste the delicious Redbreast 21 Year Old. It’s a tough job but somebody’s gotta do it, right?…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
John BarrNew Arrival of the Week: John Barr blended whisky

This week we’ve got a bargain blended whisky with an interesting history. It’s called John Barr and it’s perfect for cocktails like Rob Roys and Highballs. For knocking up a Highball…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Regions of ScotlandThe five regions of Scotch whisky explained: Islay

We’re taking you to Islay today to learn about the island that creates arguably Scotland’s most distinctive whisky and remind you how to win a trip there! Over the next…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
whisky regions of scotlandThe five regions of Scotch whisky explained: the Highlands

As part of our tour of the whisky regions of Scotland, we’re stopping off in the Highlands for a look around and suggesting some bottles for you to try. And…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys